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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Thomas Judson Cluverius was hung in
the city of Richmond on Friday last at ten
minutes past one o'clock, for the murder of
his cousin Fannie Lillian Madison. The
Richmond State says;
"The cool demeanor of the doomed man,
his protestations of innocence. and his con-
viction on circumstantial evidence have
raised doubts in the minds of many who a
few months ago were convinced Of his guilt,
and who then thought he should pay the
dread penalty. When we look for any other
basis upon which the change of opinion on
the part Of this class is founded we fail to
find it. and therefore we come to the con-
clusion that the refusal of Cluverius to con.
fess is the only reason some people have for
thinking him innocent. His friends have
produced really no new evidence since the
review of the case by the Court of Appeals,
and though they were naturally persistent
in their appeals to Gov. Lee and he gave
the case an exhaustive examination up to
the very hour of the execution, he had alb
solutely nothing to act upon unless he al
lowed sympathy for the distressed relatives
Of the condemned man to override his duty
as the upholder of the laws of the State.
Gov. Lee did his duty, painful duty, in
deed. but nevertheless his duty. The calm
student of the evidence can have no doubt
of Cluverius' guilt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Truth has quiet breast" says Avon's
bard. but when the breast is racked with
a cough it can not be quiet. Try a bottle
of Or. Bulls Cough Syrup. The cough it
will stay, the soreness allay, and you'll
bless Dr. Bull for many day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

A late Knoxville Tenn paper noting
the improvements and house-building in
thar city during 1856, says Mr. George W.
Lambright and Mr.. Andrew X. SeldeD,
merchants of that city-,ons-in-law of Mag.
G.. W T. Kearsley of this towu-haye each
erected handsome $500 residences.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

A barrel of Roller Flour to be given
away on the 18th of February at Eby's
grocery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Last week We noted the killing of james
II. Miller and Caleb Campbell by B. * %.
train at the Leetowu Crossing. Below We
give the verdict of the jury OF inquest.
Mr.. Miller is a son of Mr.. John r. Miller
who lives on the Eichelberger farm of Mrs
Rebecca Hunter, and Mr.. Campbell was
from Page county but lived I'm this county.
Each leaves a wife and children.
THE VERDICT:
I'VE. the Jury, find that james II. Miller
and Caleb Campbell, came 90 their death 10y
being struck and run over ON the Valley
branch of the b & %. Il. r.. ON the crossing
ofthe Leetown road. bon the town of Charles
town w. Va. ON January l2,h, 1857, by
engine No. us, said engine in charge OF =.
S. Hough. engineman; that SAID Hough ana
not blow the whistle OF ring the bell OF ms
engine at the legally required distance from
Che said crossing because of the failure oil
said company % provide q whistilng post nj
the proper point; and we further believe
chat said deceased contributed 90 their death
by approaching said railroad crossing I'M
sleigh with bells ringing and failed to take
reasonable prcclutiou for their safety. The
iury further find that the crossing where the
killing happened is especially dangerous and
that the proper authorities should see that
an overhead bridge be speedily construc ell
OF that the railroad be required 20 provide
safety gates and q Waterman 90 be M at
tendance there day and night Co protect the
travelling public on the county road
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20
4 barrel of Roller Flour will be given
away on the 18th of February at Eby's
Srocarv

Notwithstanding the great popularity
which our black goods department has at
tanned and the constantly increasing sales
(all due to the uniformly low prices we
shall make it share the reduction to very
liberal degree, prior to our annual inven-
tory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

SO the Children. They are es-
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds. Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy q positive cure. Il saves
hoars Of anxious watching. Sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
One thous and suits will be slaughtered
in the next sixty days at
WM. KAHN & Co, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

T. B. Perse, of Windsor Locks, Ct,
writes: "Sond me at once four dozen DR..
Seth Arnold's Cough Killer. 1t beats any
medicine we can ind for Coughs" For
sale by all druggists Price pc. soc. and
$l0O per bottle.
DR.. Seth Arnold's Soothing and Quieting
Cordial for children. Recommended by
mothers and nurses DC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

A lot of childrens short pants suits ages,
), 6, at $3.50 former price g 20 and $3.50.
Must be closed out prior to our annual in
ventOry.
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

We invite critical inspection and guaran-
tee to surpass anything you have seen or
been offered in the way of underwear for
men, ladies and children. Our stock is en-
tirely too large.
S. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.

Biggest stock of rubber goods in town,
best goods, lowest prices, every pair gives
satisfaction.
s. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

old familp 9unrnal.
January 20 1887.
Special prices are offered at the Temple
Of Fashion. See advertisement
Mr.. j. C. Child, merchant of Harper's
Ferry, was stricken with paralysis on Fri
day evening last.
40 the meeting in Washington Of the
Farmers National Congress, J. II. S,rider
Of this county was member.
Mr.. Charles Lamar recently purchased
the house and lot on Burke street, Martins
burg property of the late John NJ. Wolf,
for the sum Of $1,000.
One night last week the pig pen Of Mr..
Levi Porter. near Wheatland, was raided
and a fine shoat taken The rogue's desire
for a porter house steak exceeded his fear
of the law.
The Tenth Annual Banquet of the Malta
Lodge of Masou's will be at Charles
Washington Hall" on Friday evening DIST.
IL Is likely 90 be am occasion OF more than
usual pleasures.
Tuesday Of las, week Dr. Starry was
called To- see Miss Annie Davis, sister OF
Mr.. Thos. ". Davis. who slipped on the
ice az her home and fell, sustaining Sc
we're fracture of the hip.
DR.. Tanners old mule which Is supposed
% have been somewhere near half ceniu-
ry old. died last week Another old land
mark gone. '-Sirpterds'9rq Register.
You mean Vicar mark.
A late Knoxville Tenn. paper noting
the improvements aud house-bui,ding in
that city during 1856. SAYS Mr. George w.
Lambright and Mr. Andrew X. SeideD,
merchants of that city-,ons-in-law of Maj
G.. w. T. Kearsley of this town-haye each
erected handsome $500 residences.
We do hope some one viii have mercy ON
the Charlestown editors and send them "a
couple of loads of wood. -tptsrds'o,rh
Register.
Thanks. Brother SNYDER Bu, what en-
couragcs your hope2 Anybody i'm your
neighborhood planted am acorn lately?
Mr.. John b. Faymau showed as an egg
on Monday that WAS certainly an emblem
of good luck It bad perfect representa-
ton of q horseshoe I'm q raised substance
on one end-N ptrrff9wH Register
Maybe Mr.. Fayman found a mares nest,
and the egg referred to may have horse
In it.
ON a banter Mr.. James L,tieton, one Of
our couutymen. recently went into the woods
and IN one day teilod and ca, four cords of
wood. and ranked it up. The agreement
wa, that it Mr. l.. could perform the task,
me was 90 have the wood and two dollars
besides We only add that he received the
wood and money. Who can beat 10 .-
Spirit
We feel encouraged. We didn't know
there was so much cut wood in this proPin-
guilty.
Extract from Gov Wilson's Message:
"Tbe Commission appointed under joint
Resolution No. s. of the Legislature of 1850,
TO view. examine and report upon a loca-
ton for a second Hospital for ,he Insane,
after having viewed and examined various
sites offered. in various parts of the state,
have selected the following locations: Al
derson. in Monroe county Mason City In
Mason county, and Charlestown, in Jeiier-
son county. The sites and properties pro-
posed. are fully described i'm the report Of
the Commissioners
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Cloaks, buy now. Our stock must be re-
duced. Prices never were so low We
have entirely too many for this season Of
the year. Stock of cloaks and wraps must
be lessened.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public IS respectfully informed that J
Il am now prepared 10 furnish plants Of all
standard varieties Tor vegetable gardens. such a.
CABBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER. EGG, LET
TUCE SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the Eagle Avenue Gardens. west Of Mt.
Paryo') aud at my Town Branch on Liberty
street adjoining the residence Of Hon. Jas. NJ.
Mason 4 share Of the public patronage will
be thankfully received
a-Fresh Vegetables ~ season.
April /, 1856 T.. J. WILLIAMS.
TOR sALE.-STEAM ENGINES. CLAY
i and ore pans. boilers and sheet-iron WORK.
Secondhand engines and boilers on hand.
Hosting engines and machinery a specially.
THOMAS CAHLlN. Aliegany, Pa.
Jan. T. ies6-l ~.
NATIINGs, OIL cloths aud Carpets, for sale
Vi b. 6EO. ". +. KEARSLET.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

The great popularity and success Of Sal
walton Oil, the great pain destroyer, has
made it a target for cOunterfeiters. Beware
of limitations. Price % cents bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

MNO>~>> OF the good things Of this
NAN$NSNN life are sorrowtully let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets win cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on
positive guarantee at % and 90 cents, By
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Property is selling high in this city.
The Imbach property was sold TO Mr.. {. j.
F. Thatcher for Slo25.0o. The Janney
premises on West King 81. did not bring
its true value Mr. Geo VI. Bowers, gave
$500 forit- Nrltjnrg hdPeadeat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Bishop J. j. G,ossbrenner of the United
Brethren Church died at his home in Au-
eusta county recently at an advanced age.
He was am active effective Bishop for forty
years. He was regarded as a wise, far-see-
ing and able man, ami greatly beloved by
his people
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

We do hope some one viii have mercy ON
the Charlestown editors and send them a
couple of loads of wood .sottratoFh
Register.
Thanks. Brother snyder. Bu, wha, en-
couragcs your hope2 Anybody i'm your
neighborh0od planted am acorn lately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

70 is said the silk IN the rope with which
Cluvelius was hung COS, $1,000. Il was
parti.colored. and stretched foot when
the unfortunate man fen through the trap.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

Mr.. John B. Fayman showed as an egg
on Monday that WAS certainly an emblem
of good luck lt bad periec, representa-
ton of q horseshoe I'm q raised substance
on one end-N ote9torl Register.
Maybe Mr.. Fayman found a mares nest,
and the egg referred to may have horse
in it
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-20

The widow of the late VIM. c. Armstrong
was found dead in her bed at Woodyille'
Rappahannock county, early last week.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
roo MUCH FOR MANAGER HILL.
a Minstrel Troupe Which Closed His
Theatre.

CHICAGO, May 3.-This notice was posted
on the outer doors of the Columbia Theatre
last evening:
Closed for the present week. 1t required
braver spirit than mine to offer to the public an
entertainment so bad as that offered by Blythe's
The public's obedient servant,
j. M. HILL.
Next Sunday and during next week, Murray &
Murphy in "Our Irish Visitors"
There is a funny story floating around
town which explains Mr.. Hills misfortune.
1t is that a man named Blythe, who, two
weeks ago, was opening carriages at one Of
the other south side theatres. heard that
there was an open. date for the present week
at the Columbia, and concluded to avail him
self of the opportunity Accordingly he
threw out a drag-net and drew in company
of persons unknown to fame, out Of which
he organized the Georgia Minstrels." Man
ager Hill isn't very familiar with the theat-
rical attractions of the country, and when
Mr. Blythe applied to him for the house he
let him have it. Yesterday one of the 'min-
strels' terroriZed the passengers in street
car by firing several shots through the roof.
Last evening a performance was given.
Universal joy is expressed that the statuary
in the Columbia has been sold thereby saw
ing the attaches of the house from the hu-
initiation Of seeing the marbles weep at the
show. Mr.. Hill says that the minstrels Sc
cured the house by misrepresentation. 1t
was not otherwise occupied for the week, be-
cause Manager COnried of New York had
been compelled, through i'll health, to break
an engagement to produce for the first time
in America Millocker's new comic opera,
'The Admiral at the Columbia. In an ad-
dress to the public Mr.. Hill says: .'The ell
tertainmeut offered by Biythe's Georgia
Minstrels is an affront to the Columbia's
patrons, and as the public's conservator |
have determined to close the theatre, thereby
protecting them as far as lies in my power
from such organizations, and assume the
losses myself
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
Old Duck Hunters pisapproved It.

few years ago several young men Of
Gait leased lake in this county and went
into the business Of hunting for the market.
They were quite successful, and finally
struck scheme which would have glutted
the wild game market of the world II rival
hunters had not interfersd One morning
two Of the hunters were coming to the city
with wagon load of game and had Just
crossed the railroad track when they dis
covered five dead ducks lying beside the
track. II wonder what killed those ducks ?''
asked the young hunter. 'The telegraph
wires, Of course" replied his companion.
1T very frequently happens that ducks,
quail, and other birds which are rapid on the
wing are killed by flying hard against the
speaker. why wouldn't it be good idea TO
stretch lines Of wire across our lake?" 1t
was agreed that the scheme should be given
a trial. A block and tackle were secured,
and seven lines OF wire, 100 feet apart, were
drawn across the lake. The young men were
up bright and early next morning to see
what success they had. They took a boat,
went out on the lake and picked up 107 dead
ducks. The hunters laid aside their guns,
quit purchasing ammunition, and every
morning for more than four weeks they Sc
cured boatload of dncks brought down by
the small wires. The ducks would come into
the lake like shot, as darkness approached
dive down toward the water with terrific
speed, and would be moved down by the
wires by scores. Finally older professional
hunters became aware of the fake" of the
young men, cut the wires, and by threats
| prevented them from being again erected.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME-.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. TO mail sub
scribers. Seven Dollars Year. if paid in advance
RATES OF ADvERrIsING-On inch of space
constitutes "square.n
$3.50 per square, daily first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, 81 90 con-
tnuing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents; /;
one week, 81 90; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, One-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES, $500 per square per week. three nser-
tons or less, $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
What to Do With Old Carpets.

What TO do with old carpets Is a question
that Is disturbing many ahousewife, as 1t has
every season since good Queen Bess"
brought in the custom Of using them. All
carpets get into condition when they are
too good to throw away and yet have lost
their beauty and are vexation to homes
where some regard must be had for economy
and still more for what the neighbors may
think" They may be changed from side to
side, or into other rooms, but the bet
ter class of carpets, the light-colored velvets
or WiltOns that have been In use for only
few years and which were shown with so
much pride, have become soiled or look cold
i'm this day Of warm India reds and yellow
browns. The huge medalllOns or flowers as
big as a washtub look still larger now that
small designs are in favor, but the wool Is
fluffy and soft, and 1t Is vexed query what
can be done. Such carpets can be made
quite new and fresh again at a very small
expense by being ripped and dyed India or
madden red or any other dark shade. OF
course it must be in one color, but dull art
takes we'll in carpets. Garnet, madden red,
coffee browns, Saxon blue, moss green's or
wine color all look well and pretty. Brussels
carpets. II not too much shorn OF their wool,
also can be dyed. III one wishes a border,
one Of Venetian earpeting In bright cOlors
can be placed around the solid cOlored centre
and thus at very small cost make a new and
handsome covering for the floor.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
DEMOCRATIC POLITICS.
Speaker Carlisle Says He Is Not a
Candidate for Senator.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3.-Hon. John G..
Carlisle arrived here yesterday to attend the
STATE Democratic Convention, of which it
is generally understood he will be chairman.
In an interview, Mr.. Carlisle stated that he
was not candidate for United States Sem
ator, but would undoubtedly accept the Office
if elected by the Legislature.
''What do you think of the prospect of a
reduction of the tariff by the next Con-
gress? ?" asked reporter.
81 can only give you my opinion" Mr. Car
Isle replied, $50 far as the House is con-
concerned. The Senate, being Republican
body, no one can say with accuracy what it
will do. / believe the next House will pass
bill to reduce very materially the customs
duties. l do not expect to see the passage
of such bill of revenue reform as the
Democrats would like to have, but l think
there will be a substantial reduction. fur
nal taxes, and there certainly ought to be.
There might occur, in the efforts to get
through a bill reducing the tariff, some COM
promise. Under the circumstances, with an
opposition Senate and with a division of
opinion among Democratic representatives
a compromise that was fair would be honor
able. In such state Of the case the tobacco
tax might be repealed"
Regarding Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Carlisle
said with him candidate for reelection
New England would be doubtful. You
would be astonished to find the number OF
business men in the Republican party in
Massachusetts and all New England who
are for Cleveland"
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
GENERAL NEWS.

Stone masons in Toronto. to the number Of
100, have gone out on a strike for an increase
of wages. The builders met last night and
resolved to resist their demands.
A number Of prominent New York bust
ness firms have signed a petition asking the
State Senate to appoint a committee to in
vestigate the condition Of the telephone
companies in that city with view of ascer-
tanning IL legislation is needed for reducing
tolls and protecting the interests of the
public.
Last Monday night nine men were wound
ed, some of them fatally and others more or
less seriously, by an explosion at the South
Chicago rolling mills, at South Chicago. The
accident was occasioned by dumping car
of molten metal into one Of the huge molds
in the rail mill. Enough water CHANGED to
be in the mold to cause an explosion. The
m0lds flew into thousand pieces and the
liquid metal was scattered about for rods. A
score of men were working within range but
a large majority escaped. John Burne, Jas.
Garrien, Patrick Balan and James Conney
may die from their injuries.
All the coopers of Milwaukee, numbering
800, have struck for an Increase of cents a
barrel.
Six men escaped from the Jail at Worces-
ter, Mass, yesterday.
Monday night the rolling stock of the New
York, Rutland & Montreal railroad was run
into Vermont and nothing but mail train
was running yesterday. This grows out of
an attempt to place this road in a receivers
hands appointed by New York court.
Shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday morning
a switch engine in charge of Engineer Bur-
dell and fireman w. ID. Bates exploded just
asit was coming cut of the Bellesdock round
house at New Haven, N. III. The engineer,
fireman and several other employees were
badly injured.
The dates for the Americas cup races have
been fixed for Sept. 9th and Goth and Oct.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
The DEVILS Code at stockholm.


The Royal Library at Stockholm contains
remarkable literary curiosity called the
DEVILS code, which is said to be the largest
manuscript in the world. Every letter Of
this gigantic piece Of work Is as beautifully
formed as II 1t were minutely and carefully
drawn, and II seems almost impossible that
it should have been done by single human
being. The DEVILS code was brought to
Sweden from Prague after the Thirty Years
War, and the Deutsche HaugraEea Zeitlmg
tells the following story Of its origin; A
poor monk who had been condemned to
death was told that his sentence would be
cOmmuted If he were able 10 copy the whole
Of the code In single night. Relying on
the fmpOssibility Of the task his judges
furnished him with the original pen, and
ink and left him In his we'll barred prison. A
drowning man catches at a straw 10 save
himself. and the unfortunate monk began to
try his last impossible task with the vain
hope Of accomplishing 1t. Before long,
however, he saw that he could not save his
life by his own weak exertions. Afraid Of a
cruel and certain death, and perhaps doubling
the promise of better life hereafter, he in
vOked the aid Of the Prince Of Darkness
promising TO surrender his soul II he were
assisted In his task. The dark spirit ap-
peared as soon as he was called, concluded
the contract, sat down like any copying
clerk, and next morning the devils code was
6niQhad
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-04
E. P. JONES, Pvt S. c.. o. S
AT MECHANIC FALLS.
Prominent Paper Manufacturers
Looking the Matter over.

MECHANIC FALLS, May 3.-A number of
gentlemen interested in paper mills are in
Mechanic Falls, today, looking over the
ground.
The Dennison Paper Mills are to be sold
at auction at 10 a. m. tomorrow. F. 0. Bal
ley of Portland, will be auctioneer, assisted
by Ii. P. Bucknam of Mechanic Falls. As
signess Train of Boston, and Clarence Hale,
Esq, of Portland, arrived on the afternoon
train. Several Portland gentlemen are ex-
pected to bid on the large and valuable per-
sonal property of the Denisons. For the last
two weeks prominent mill men from various
parts of the country have been here inspect
ing the property. The late employees of the
Denisons seem deeply interested in all the
movements, and lof course are anxious to
know who are to be the proprietors of this
property and when business will be resumed
There are said to be several dark horses
among the prospective bidders, whose names
are not known, and who are represented
here by others. 1t seems probable that the
property goes for bargain, several firms
would like to sail in.